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SoCal Challengers go to Auto Club Famoso Raceway for Track Day!
Written by Phil Bowdoin
Friday, June 29, 2012 was designated "Track Day" for the SoCal Challengers car club. Members Chris Sawyer, David McIntosh, Robert Rodden and Jeremy Blankenship went to the Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, CA to run the 1/4 mile.
The track was properly prepped and the staff was cool, even though the air temperature was hot. The DA was a respectable +2000. The members were able to get several runs in during the evening and all were able to come away with a personal best time in the 1/4 mile. David McIntosh (13.34), Chris Sawyer (12.6), Robert Rodden (14.259) and Jeremy Blankenship (14.38).
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Lenny Bartulin
In 1806 Napoleon Bonaparte conquered Prussia. Beginning on the very day he leads his triumphant Grande Armee into Berlin through the Brandenburg Gate, Fortune traces the fates of a handful of souls whose lives briefly touch on that momentous day and then diverge across the globe.
Spanning more than a century, the novel moves from the Napoleonic Wars to South America, and from the early penal settlement of Van Diemen's Land to the cannons of the First World War, mapping the reverberations of history on ordinary people. Some lives are willed into action and others are merely endured, but all are subject to the unpredictable whims of chance. Fortune is a historical novel like no other, a perfect jewel of epic and intense brilliance.
'A thrilling tale of adventure told across centuries and continents…It made me laugh and cry and swear with astonishment. It is savage and nihilistic, wise and kind, never less than gripping, and it is over far sooner than you want it to be. And every line is marked with the author's unmistakable stylistic signature: somewhere between Roger Federer at the net and Mick Jagger's rooster strut.' Geordie Williamson, Chief Literary Critic, The Australian
by Bernard Caleo
An extraordinary performance by Lenny Bartulin, this thrilling historical novel jumps, skitters and clatters across the page under your eyes. A vaudevillian juggling act of entertainment, history and intrigue, the story is as much declaimed as written. The action begins in Berlin in 1806 as Napoleon, munching on liquorice, arrives in triumph at the head of the victorious French army. We quickly zero in on luckless poet Johannes Meyer who gets dragooned into the army, and whose fortunes we breathlessly follow throughout this rollicking tale. The surrounding cast of sharply drawn characters are introduced via the compelling structure of the book, which introduces every new scene, each of a couple of pages or so, with a new title. The effect is of silent movie intertitle cards combined with modern cinematic jump-cutting. Each scene sets up a new mystery, danger or dalliance and ends in a cliffhanger so that another character's story can be updated. Keeping these parallel stories up in the air, and wondering where the next dextrous plot turn will take us, makes this an exciting narrative to assemble, even as we're enjoying Bartulin's pungent and poetic language.
From Berlin to South America to Hobart to the slaughter of the First World War, Fortune leads us on a merry dance, with a sardonic, joyful narrator calling the tunes. This book reads like a carnival, and Bartulin has a strong sense of the physicality of the lives of his characters. They suffer the crudity of violence. They have some great sex. The voice of the ringmaster narrator rings out over their outrageous fortunes and gives shape to their unruly lives. This is an exciting book, excitingly written and daringly executed, stuffed with history, and adventure, and eventually, Tasmania.
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Ex-IBM executive leads FBI technology overhaul
Bara Vaida
By Bara Vaida
During Wednesday's House Appropriations subcommittee hearing examining the FBI's reorganization effort, bureau Director Robert Mueller's technology expert will sit right behind him poised to offer advice on any questions about the FBI's information technology overhaul.
Wilson Lowery, a former IBM executive who came to the FBI in July 2002 because he "wanted to do something to help" after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, has been implementing the largest IT reengineering effort in the agency's history, including linking 22,000 agency computers into a single network.
"This has been the best year of my life. True statement," Lowery said in an interview last week with National Journal Group reporters. Lowery retired from IBM in 1989 after 30 years at the company, most recently as head of IBM's credit division. But after the terrorist attacks, he emerged from retirement at the request of Mueller, who assured him that changing the FBI's technology systems was a top priority.
"He said, 'If we don't change the way this organization operates and reengineer it from top to bottom, there will be no FBI as we know it today,' " Lowery recounted Mueller saying last April. At the time, many FBI agents had no access to laptop computers and were not connected to each other or to the main office in Washington.
After Lowery joined the FBI in July 2002, he implemented 40 reengineering projects, including an update of the Trilogy program-the FBI's $595 million computer upgrade.
Even before Lowery joined the FBI, Mueller had identified existing problems with the software interface application that was to be implemented in Trilogy. Mueller scrapped that application and restarted with a new one called the "virtual case file."
Lowery said his team then realized that Trilogy needed better encryption and a satellite backup system to ensure that the computer network would run in the event of a disruption, and that the FBI had created 66 regional joint ant-terrorism task forces that needed to be added to the network.
The extra costs resulted in the Trilogy program overrunning its congressionally authorized budget by $138 million, causing criticism by some lawmakers earlier this year.
"A cost overrun is technically not [a] true" way to characterize the price tag of Trilogy, Lowery said. "It is true that it is costing that amount of money more, but we are getting a lot more for it, which includes more locations, more capabilities and a total redesign of the software package."
The initial implementation of the Trilogy network was completed as of March 28, and a central network-operations center is almost complete. The virtual case file, which is expected to be completed by the end of this year, enables agents and analysts to input data into computers and then provides analytical tools.
Lowery said Mueller will outline these successes at the Wednesday hearing and that the National Academy of Public Administration, which has an ongoing study on the success of the FBI's reorganization, is expected to provide a favorable report on the agency's progress.
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Then Sings My Soul
St. Paul Campground offers a step back in time
By Deena C. Bouknight
Photography by Jeff Amberg
Living, breathing history is an experience that cannot be ignored. It enlivens all the senses and creates the illusion of a time vortex. The historic
St. Paul Campground meeting — one of three age-old Methodist revivals in Dorchester County — is one such experience.
The 100-plus-acre revival campground is not far from I-26, past the quaint Harleyville main street and a short drive down a country road bordered with fields of cotton that mimic an early snowfall. Upon entering this 19th century-established worship and reunion site, a massive circle of 70 venerable, rough-hewn shanties amid acres of green space and a central open-air meeting house causes modern-day cares to dissipate.
Indeed, bygone times are certainly present to the 2,000 or so who mark the second week in October year after year as St. Paul Campground week. Not much has changed, except the mode of transportation. From the early 1900s when it opened until the mid-1900s, families primarily arrived by mule-drawn wagon. Back then, people stayed in actual tents or slept under the stars. Today, they drive to the site by car, and many sleep in the upgraded wooden "tents" that have been passed down through generations. However, for modern comfort, the majority of current attendees return to nearby homes or stay with local friends and families.
Around 1880, trustees of then-named Little Salem African Methodist Episcopal Church, which became St. Paul A.M.E. in 1903, had the foresight to purchase acreage for the purpose of a once-a-year, week-long spiritual celebration. The group paid $210 for 113 acres. They chose October as the time to celebrate the harvest coming in and to be thankful for God's bounty and provisions. In 1998, the campground was listed in the National Register of Historic Places; a historic information marker now adorns the grounds.
"We are proud of our forefathers," reads the St. Paul Campground history. "Shortly after the end of slavery, they made the sacrifices that enabled them to start this fine tradition of camp meeting." Currently, the campground attracts fourth and even fifth generation attendees. "Tradition is what this place is all about" is an ongoing statement from the St. Paul committee.
The current day agenda for the week follows the original format with the open-air tabernacle as the focal point. On the second Sunday afternoon, music from at least 14 musical groups resonates throughout the campground, reaching listening ears of children playing in the surrounding fields, women and men perspiring over cast-iron wood stoves while cooking for the masses, and generations catching up on tent porches. Finely dressed men and women wander in and out of the meeting house to sing, clap, and offer up a few "amens." They sit on simple hand-crafted pews lined up in rows on a thick sand floor. Some sport ornate hats. Eyes and hands are lifted upwards. Hexagonal paper fans affixed to wide wooden popsicle-like sticks temporarily wave away the humid heat; the fans sport names of St. Paul Campground's board of trustees as well as a synopsis of the revival's history.
Musical worship includes a women's singing group that has been vocalizing since they were young girls. As a testimony to St. Paul's longevity and family culture, a preschool daughter of one of the singers walks on the stage holding her doll, is given a microphone, and belts out lyrics.
Beginning Monday evening and continuing each evening of the week, more food, visiting, and worship music ensues. Then the masses settle in for zealous preaching by visiting pastors primarily from rural and Lowcountry areas of the state. Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. is "Youth Hour" and a talent show or, as it is referred to, "Activities for all Ages." More speakers wrap up Saturday evening, and everyone at St. Paul's prepares for the culmination day the final Sunday, which is packed from morning until dusk with teaching, preaching, more food, and final fellowship before hugs and good-byes.
Besides the 70 "tents," St. Paul's has three stores within the circle. These are indistinguishable from the tents, but everyone who attends knows where they are. They offer cold drinks and basics that may have been forgotten when it comes time to prepare a meal.
Some of the tents are one story; many are two. Primarily they consist of unfinished wood floors or swept dirt floors. Roofs are typically tin. Most have no restrooms; plenty of port-a-potties are available. Windows are simple panes in frames or just a cut-out space with a small door and a latch.
Each tent family must follow the campground bylaws, which are reviewed every three years and revised if necessary. The only revenue taken in is the $100 annual fee per tent used to keep up the grounds. Preachers are paid a portion of the offerings, and musicians volunteer their time.
Herbert Gardner, the committee's secretary for 18 years, is 58 years old and — along with a dozen brothers and sisters — has always attended St. Paul's. This past summer, his 85-year-old mother, Molly Gardner, passed away. She was a beloved matriarch of the annual event as is her surviving twin, Polly. In No. 54, the Gardner Family tent, up to 70 congregate.
"I still help cook," says Polly. "I ain't missed a camp meeting in at least 50 years. It's a week from home! I see people I haven't seen for years. My parents came, and I even remember the wagons and mules instead of cars."
The Gardner tent includes a spacious kitchen with a massive wood stove replete with pots and pans. Piping hot trays of macaroni and cheese fill the tent with enticing aromas. Shelves hold bulk containers of condiments and staples.
Herbert says his siblings begin meeting soon after the revival ends to start planning for the following year. They decide what to cook each night, what supplies they may need, how much it will all cost, and who will cook when. Each immediate family member contributes necessary funds for supplies, and they invite friends and extended family as guests to eat and enjoy fellowship.
"Each tent does it differently," says Herbert, whose tour of the family tent reveals three beds upstairs and a sort of living room/dining room downstairs.
Seventy-three-year-old Lennerd Mack in Tent No. 43, one of the oldest tents, also remembers mules and wagons — and attests to "lots of good fellowship that's been happening for many years around "the ol' wood stove." A nephew from Virginia attends annually, as do plenty of other family members residing nearby.
In this high-tech era, hordes of children at St. Paul from toddlers to teens (many minus their cell phones) still play games, talk, laugh, and even interact with adults. "Most youngsters want to be a part of it," explains Herbert. "This is what they grew up knowing, and it's just a part of who they are."
On the second Sunday afternoon, a teenage boy, Joshua Cusack, sits alone on the front pew in a crisp white button-up, long-sleeved shirt with a bow tie, ironed khakis, and shined dress shoes. Zealously, he claps and raises his hand and belts out familiar songs, such as "Everybody Saw Me When I Fell." He smiles energetically when a woman who introduces each musical group says, "I hope this is bringing joy to your soul. Come on down and enjoy yourself."
Joshua's mother, Nettie Cusack, a retired Dorchester County probate court judge, admits that she was not as keen on St. Paul as Joshua when she was a child. "It was just a place to meet annually to play with friends." As she aged, she gained appreciation and taught her children to understand the cultural uniqueness of St. Paul.
Nettie is the granddaughter of Arabell and Jasper Bryant, who built one of the original still-standing tents, No. 10. The 1940s structure boasts a tiny pipe stove, a handmade corner pie safe, handmade bed frames, and a large wood stove in the makeshift kitchen that can accommodate 20 to 30 pots.
"I guess I'm following in my grandmother's footsteps," says Nettie. "She wanted us to attend every service at St. Paul, and she taught us how to cook on this stove." Impressively, Nettie and others are able to cook baked goods as well as fry chicken on wood stoves. She professes that food always seems to taste better when prepared at the campground.
When Nettie became an adult and her grandparents realized she took the tradition of St. Paul seriously, they one day handed her the key to the tent and an apron. Without compromising her family's long-standing tradition, Nettie decided to add some special touches to their tent. Even though the structure is as rustic as it gets, she decorated an interior room with slip-covered furnishings and ornate table settings. She never imagined the tent's responsibility would fall to her who, as a teenager, was a somewhat reluctant participant.
"When we were younger, we didn't have to — or want to — do anything but play and eat," she says. "We were anxious to see friends every year. Now I appreciate it for more than that. I'm here to reunite with people, but also to get filled up spiritually."
Chairman for 22 years, Alfred Calvin, 65, has been attending St. Paul annually all his life, as did his parents and grandparents. He also brought up his sons to attend St. Paul. "It's so enjoyable to me. I love it."
He says that children who move away often will schedule some of their vacation time to return for the week in October. He knows of at least one family now residing in New York who still annually makes the trip south. "It's a time for church, but it's also a time to reconnect," he says.
Herbert points out that instead of diminishing, the campground is growing, with the younger generations wanting to add an outside second row of at least 20 more tents to accommodate additional families.
Alfred adds that he cannot imagine St. Paul Campground's annual revival ever ending. "I'll do it as long as the Lord allows." And he knows many others feel the same way.


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Miroslav Mojžiš works for Friends of the Earth-CEPA Slovakia and is EU funds Slovakian coordinator for CEE Bankwatch Network.
"Last Friday, leaders of the Friends of Cohesion countries (Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain) who oppose a potential reduction of the next long-term one trillion euros EU budget, met in Bratislava to cement their joint position and argue that only an uncut EU budget can create much needed growth and jobs across Europe.
'There is no room for further reduction following the Commission proposal,' the governments declared.
The Bratislava meeting came after weeks of counters between the so-called Friends of Cohesion and the Friends of better spending (the UK and other net payers).
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Indeed, like the net payers say, in times of multiple crises, we cannot afford to waste any euros. And, just like the net beneficiaries argue, it is money from the EU budget, such as cohesion funds, that can help make the economies of poorer member states at the same time better off and more sustainable.
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Q: WinRT Universal App: Bottom bar icons blurred. I have used 76*76 png file for bottom bar icon in my windows universal app.
Below is my xaml for mobile bottom bar
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And this is my bottom bar for tablet app:
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home-icon is 76*76 and home-icon2 is 96*96.
I have tried 76*76 icon for both also but in phone it seems ok and in tablet it is blurred.
How can I get rid of this blurry issue?

A: You have to make more than one scale and let Windows -auto- choose the perfect one .. This image may help you : http://i.stack.imgur.com/x2yGW.jpg .
Ref: AppBar button icon not fitting inside elipse
Scaling Ref : How to create multi scaled image assets for a WP 8.1 Store app

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Paisatge del Cap de Creus (1918) és una obra del pintor empordanès Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) que forma part del fons del Museu Abelló, de Mollet del Vallès.

Realitzada mitjançant la tècnica de la pintura a l'oli sobre suport de fusta, mesura 34 × 45 cm, i en ell s'hi observa un paisatge molt conegut per Dalí, la costa del Cap de Creus, a la Costa Brava.

Descripció de l'obra
La composició del quadre es basa en franges horitzontals. En la meitat inferior del llenç domina el mar serè d'un blau intens, amb una barca de tons grogosos que trenca la solitud del paisatge. Dins la barca hi ha representades de manera molt esquemàtica dues persones. Al seu darrere, apareixen roques i muntanyes blaves i verdoses. Sobre aquestes, predomina un cel totalment net, també de color blau però una mica més clar que el mar.

Cromàticament, s'aprecia un ús limitat de la paleta, amb el predomini del color blau, força intens, que s'utilitza tant per representar el mar, com el celatge i parts del medi rocós. Aquest predomini es trenca mínimament per petits tocs de blanc, groc, verd i marró.

Temàtica
Pel que fa al tema representat, el paisatge marítim del Cap de Creus, Cadaqués i Portlligat seran constants al llarg de tota la trajectòria de l'artista, esdevenint una de les seves obsessions.

Segons l'anàlisi de Joan M. Minguet Batllori: «És molt interessant, no tant per la seva qualitat, perquè es nota que és una obra d'inicis, de preparació, en què el pintor està experimentant, però és molt interessant perquè d'aquesta època n'hi ha molt poques. (…) Veiem un esquematisme on hi ha unes grans taques de color, i on no hi ha una precisió extrema com després farà el Dalí més conegut amb el dibuix, amb el traç, si nó que ell traça més aviat figures o trossos esquemàtics, on el color es barreja d'una manera molt impròpia del Dalí posterior. El quadre segurament representa la infància de Dalí, tan lligada al món de Cadaqués, als viatges amb barca amb el seu pare, el fet que ell en les seves pròpies memòries recorda amb una especial devoció (…) i tot això queda representat a través d'aquesta mirada que no diríem romàntica, però tampoc és aquella mirada freda que després utilitzarà amb el surrealisme».

La joventut de Dalí
El 1916, Dalí passa una temporada amb els Pitxot al Molí de la Torre, als afores de Figueres, on descobreix l'impressionisme de primera mà. Comença a formar-se a l'Escola Municipal de Dibuix de Figueres, amb Juan Núñez com a professor, i il·lustra contes per a la seva germana.

El 1917 el pare li organitza una exposició a casa seva amb dibuixos fets al carbó. El 1918 col·labora amb una vinyeta a la revista Patufet. Un any més tard, alguns quadres seus es mostren al teatre de Figueres, seu, anys després, del museu dedicat a la seva obra.

Les obres d'aquesta primera època són sobretot retrats i paisatges del seu entorn. Al voltant de les mateixes dates trobem altres obres de l'artista, com:
 Retrat de Llúcia, 1917. Oli sobre tela. 44,1x 33,4 cm. Col·lecció particular.

 Retrat d'Hortènsia, camperola de Cadaqués,1918. Oli sobre tela. 34,6 × 26 cm. Col·lecció particular.

 Natura morta, 1918. Oli sobre llenç. Museu Nacional Centre d'Art Reina Sofia, Madrid.

 Nau, 1918. Oli sobre llenç. 26 × 31 cm. Col·lecció particular.

 La casa de Dalí a Es Llané, 1918. Tinta sobre paper. Col·lecció particular.

 Vista de l'església i Abadia de Vilabertran,c. 1918-1919. Oli sobre tela. Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres.

 Port de Cadaqués (de nit), 1919. Oli sobre tela. Museu Salvador Dalí, St. Petersburg, Florida.

 El Son, 1919. Oli sobre cartolina. Fundació Gala - Salvador Dalí, Figueres.

 Autoretrat a l'atelier, c.1919. Oli sobre tela. 27 × 21 cm .Museu Salvador Dalí, St, Petersburg, Florida.

El fons Dalí, al Museu Abelló
 Aquest quadre és només una obra de tot un conjunt de peces relacionades amb Salvador Dalí que formen part de la col·lecció que va anar formant el pintor Joan Abelló al llarg de la seva vida.

Segons Oriol Fort i Marrugat, «El fons documental que posseeix de Mollet fruit de la relació entre l'artista empordanès i l'artista vallesà, conté els elements de singularitat i d'excel·lència comuns en tota l'obra daliniana».

En paraules de Joan M. Minguet Batllori: «Les peces que formen part d'aquest fons dalinià tenen el seu origen, indubtablement, en la fascinació que Abelló havia sentit des de sempre per l'obra de l'artista empordanès».

Batllori distribueix el gruix de la col·lecció en sis grans apartats:
 Manuscrits

 Pintures i dibuixos originals

 Dedicatòries

 Obra gràfica

 Peces seriades

 Fotografies
Joan Abelló aniria formant aquest interessant grup d'obres de Dalí mitjançant dues vies, principalment: La compra de documents a la germana de l'artista, Anna Maria Dalí, i els que sorgirien arran de la relació entre els dos artistes, entre els anys 1965 i 1984.

Exposicions
 La Mirada de l'Artista, Museu Abelló. Mollet del Vallès, 01/03/1999- 21/01/2007
 L'art modern a la col·lecció Abelló, s.XIX-XX, Museu Abelló. Mollet del Vallès, 21/01/2007
 La finestra oberta. Paisatgisme català 1860-1930, Museu d'Art de Sabadell, 01/09/2004 - 09/12/2004
 La finestra oberta. Paisatgisme català 1860-1930, Museu del Vi. Vilafranca del Penedès, 14/12/2004 - 23/02/2005
 La finestra oberta. Paisatgisme català 1860-1930, Biblioteca Museu Víctor Balaguer. Vilanova i Geltrú, 23/02/2005 - 11/05/2005
 La finestra oberta. Paisatgisme català 1860-1930, Museu de Manresa, 11/05/2005 - 29/06/2005
 La finestra oberta. Paisatgisme català 1860-1930, Edifici Miramar de Sitges, 29/06/2005 - 21/09/2005
 La finestra oberta. Paisatgisme català 1860-1930, Museu de Mataró, 21/09/2005 - 04/11/2005
 La finestra oberta. Paisatgisme català 1860-1930, Museu de Molins  de Rei, 04/11/2005 - 14/12/2005
 La finestra oberta. Paisatgisme català 1860-1930, Museu de Terrassa, 14/12/2005 - 23/01/2006
 La finestra oberta. Paisatgisme català 1860-1930, Museu de Badalona, 24/01/2006 - 01/03/2006
 La finestra oberta. Paisatgisme català 1860-1930, Museu de Martorell, 13/03/2006 - 10/05/2006
 La finestra oberta. Paisatgisme català 1860-1936, Museu Abelló. Mollet del Vallès, 11/05/2006 - 30/06/2006
 Dalí. Afinitats electives, Sala Verdaguer, Palau Moja. Barcelona, 15/02/2004 - 18/04/2004
 Lletres  i Ninots, Museu Abelló. Mollet del Vallès, 28/06/2001 -03/10/2001
 Lletres  i Ninots, Castell. Cornellà de Llobregat, 03/04/2003 -18/05/2003
 Lletres  i Ninots, Molins de Rei, 24/01/2004 - 29/02/2004
 Lletres  i Ninots, El Prat de Llobregat, 21/04/2004 - 27/06/2004
 Lletres  i Ninots, Mataró, 21/07/2004 - 24/10/2004
 Lletres  i Ninots, Cardedeu, 26/11/2004 - 13/02/2005
 Lletres  i Ninots, Terrassa, 15/11/2001 - 06/01/2002

Referències

Bibliografia
 EYRES, Kevin i KEVILL, Elizabeth, Dalí, Madrid, Edimat, 2008.
 WEYERS, Frank, Salvador Dalí. Vida y obra, Barcelona, Könemann, 2005.
 - VVAA, Salvador Dalí. Lletres i ninots. Fons Dalí del Museu Abelló, Mollet del Vallès, Fundació Municipal Joan Abelló, 2001.

Obres de Salvador Dalí
Museu Abelló
Obres pictòriques del 1918
Cap de Creus

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Puerto Rico is the more famous territory under the domain of the United States of America. Won after the Spanish-American War, it has served as a paradise for people across the world, rivaled only by the likes of Hawaii or the Bahamas. However, it isn't perfect, especially as of recent. The recent economic issues plaguing Puerto Rico, along with its other withstanding problems, are evidence that statehood is within its best interest.
Earlier this May, we learned the shocking news that Puerto Rico would be declaring bankruptcy. This should not be taken lightly, as this is the first time in the history of the United States that a territory (or a state for that matter) has taken that measure. It's an unprecedented act that helps bring the issue into perspective. Puerto Rico's currently owes 120 billion dollars in debt and liabilities. This debt is only dwarfed by the likes of California and New York (156 billion and 130 billion respectively). What's Important to note, however, is the debt per capita in Puerto Rico. The current per capita debt in the territory lies at a whopping $15,637 (per Bloomberg), in comparison to California and New York's $4,209.16 and $7,040.97 respectively. This implies that California and New York can both maintain their debt as they have a high population and better means of production, Puerto Rico, however, has an immensely smaller population, and produces far less. This means that at the current rate of government spending, the debt is only going to rise.
So what are the solutions? Yes, bankruptcy is obviously a good first step to a long term solution, but why let this happen ever again? Puerto Rico becoming a state would help it in a number of areas. The amount of money received in federal funding would be a major bonus. Recently Puerto Rico received about $5,500 per capita in federal funds. This is miniscule in comparison to that of what states get in funding, even those with smaller populations than the territory. For example, Vermont, with its population of around 600,000 people, received $11,836 per capita of federal funds. What's Puerto Rico's population in comparison? 3.4 million. If it became a state, other important changes would be seen, such as Puerto Rico's representation on Congress. The territory has no amount of senators or congressmen representing it in Washington. This means decisions are made that often times leave it behind in favor for the recognized states. If in Congress, Puerto Rico could ask for further federal funding, increase social programs, and overall let their voice be heard and respected.
It is time for the territory to assimilate into the Union. At this point, it is for the very good of the people within it. Schools and medical programs are suffering. Gangs are on the rise. With over 3.4 million people to represent, isn't it the responsible decision to do what is best for the best the most people? It is time to add a 51st star to the flag of the United States.


This unique mid century fiberglass planter with iron base is great looking and functional. The curved legs of the base sets it apart from others designed in the era. In good vintage condition with some chips in two of the base feet which, however, does not impact the stability; black base has some chips in paint. Exterior of fiberglass has been painted white.


Actually our friends Matt and Karlee rented it and put a huge red bow on it for his birthday. We walked him outside and started screaming and cheering that he had a new Challenger...to which he responded, "I don't want a new car." Good thing it was a joke. But he enjoyed peeling out at lights all night and being a total tool. In a Challenger.
We saw Cirque du Soleil's new Michael Jackson show. Being avid Cirque fans, we were thoroughly disappointed. Ask Tod what he would've done differently and plan on at least an hour of listening time. He thinks that Michael grabs himself in his grave everytime they perform. Did that come across the right way?
Larry accompanied me to Lennon's preschool Christmas program where Lennon asked Santa for a Captain America shield and Larry asked for a shark. We'll see what happens.
And finally, I found Tod's favorite college team t-shirt in Lennon's size online and it arrived today. Although the picture online didn't show the puffed sleeves and feminine neckline.
Maybe someday he'll cheer there.
Happy Birthday Tod. Glad we didn't spend it in a hospital room this year.
Bahahah! That's hilarious. Cut off the sleeves and make it into a sweet muscle-t.
Oh ya, and HB Tod!
Happy Birthday, Todd. I can't believe you let your son wear puffed-sleeve cheerleader shirts.
Ohhhhh, you make me laugh! Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful, funny family!


Among the top garment retailers in India, Fabindia outlet in Goa was in the limelight when an alleged instance of voyeurism was exposed by the Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani. At least four employees of the store was arrested immediately following the expose. The Goa police allegedly cracked the case in less than a week and the accused was arrested.The Fabindia incident gained immediate attention of the public primarily because it involved a Union Minister.It is very likely to fade immediately more or less due to the same reasons. However, there were other important aspects of the case that remained less explored. In the forefront of these aspects is how 'markets' take up responsibility in tiding a crisis. Unlike the case fading suddenly, market responsibility is likely to have beneficial long term consequences.
A major lesson that could be learned from the Fabindia issue is that 'markets could bargain social responsibility more quickly than state action.' To highlight the lesson, it is important to look at what pressures prompted immediate response from the state. A Minister's involvement was decisive. However, beyond that was the concern of the investors in Fabindia. Investors in Fabindia range from artisan collectives to private investors and equity holdings by employees.Hence for the market, the issue was not an isolated case of voyeurism but a possible disturbance to the brands market value which in turn have direct consequences on the investors. Concepts like trust, fairness, and responsibility which are accepted as given in a society does not grow in isolation. It arise in exchange and when voluntarily agreed as mutually beneficial. For an enterprise operating on a large scale these factors also sets in the immediate conditions for the growth of rules governing them. Fringe elements acting to violate trust find no acceptable place in these exchanges not because they are punished legally but because they are dis-incentivized by the system itself.
The Fabindia issue is a reflection of how such theoretical possibilities in the market are realised. The investors in the retail chain including I Capital and Premji Invest were compelled to step in and demand thorough investigation on the issue due to the same factors. When the investors accepted responsible behaviour it was but a natural course that the law took to arrest the accused. It thus became a case where the market and its various stakeholders had greater benefits in solving the problem it faced.Other issues remaining (on whether the accused are in fact responsible for the alleged incident), the market's necessity to find a solution also helped to raise a platform to debate crucial questions. The ethical use of cameras in the stores was thought of in a more systematic manner following the incident. It is likely to lead to further innovations and models which could strengthen the current practices.
Such possibilities in the market are abundant. However, in most cases the State uses legislations to suppress rather than extract these possibilities. This is also a strong case to dissuade banning as a legal measure adopted by the State. There are more possibilities. State machinery faces constraints and difficulties. It is not easy for the police to check incidents like 'camera tilt towards change rooms'. Police inspection is possible at times but not possible throughout the year. If the investors keep a tab on the enterprise and force them to adopt ethical practices and decent behaviour from the company where they invested that would be more effective than policing. Also, a brand like Fabindia can create flutters among all the players and they would be cautious and more transparent in adopting precautionary steps to avoid such incidents in their premises.The Fabindia episode highlights responsible behaviour as an inherent stabilizer in market action. The incident reached a natural solution because people valued their invested money and stood to protect its value. Free markets is an ideal ground to absorb negative externalities.


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This Blaze 25-inch gas grill on cart comes with three (3) commercial quality 304 cast stainless steel burners that each deliver an impressive 14,000 BTUs of cooking power, for a total of 42,000 BTUs on the cooking surface. Blaze introduces an affordable commercial style grill that was designed with your outdoor BBQ challenges in mind. The 304 stainless steel grill hood is double-lined to protect the outer layer from heat discoloration, keeping your Blaze grill looking shiny and new!
We've been making these authentic Aussiebackyard icons for more than 30 years. So naturally, we're pretty good at it.
A truly great barbecue is as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. Our unique, patented radiant burner delivers high intense uniform heat with low flare-up. It's commercial quality and a real flavour enhancer. Solid cast stainless steel burners are also an option.


Planted Places - Confetti CREATIVE Succulent Planter Kit - 8.5" x 18"
Confetti CREATIVE Kit - 8.5" x 18"
It's always a party with the Confetti plant collection. Unleash your inner artist, get CREATIVE and enjoy playing with this fun color palette!
The Confetti Signature Succulent Collection includes a variety of plants featuring a mix of both cool and warm color hues. Plants in shipment may vary from picture and will depend on seasonal variability and plant availability. This ensures plants are fresh and will thrive in the current climate. Colors will be best expressed in sunshine.


Frame It All Simple Modular Gardens — the gardens that grow with you!
The Two Inch Series 144in x 144in x 22in Composite Split Waterfall Raised Garden Bed Kit captures the Art Deco styling of the movement. Sleek horizontal lines, gentle curves, and stacked geometrics combine in this multi-level design that promotes a variety of planting options. If your love of gardening runs deep, you'll appreciate the extra soil depth this multi-level kit provides. Almost any type of crop will do well in a 12in - 22in deep bed — even root vegetables. Bold 2-inch profile timbers create more perceived value for your landscaping investment. Fill with complex plants (such as lilies) in a bold color palette to complete the look.


Wow. Even more chills. A powerful addition!
Thank you! I'm so glad you like! Your voice was tons of fun to mix. Excellent recording, too. SUCH A SCARY STORY!
Nice liquid backing. Well done.
Super scary! Now I see the gap everywhere. I can't help it. What a great story. Adding this to my 2017 Halloween playlist!!!
Awesome! I'm so glad you like my mix. I was super-inspired by Josey & Jay. Thanks for the great creaking door!
Great spoken word piece and an equally great and subtle backdrop. It really supports the story.


A novelty piece that is great for cheese lovers who like to try different things - you can simply scribble down what is on your board and taste away!
Hardwearing and ideal to keep cheese cooler as well as serve drinks, our slate serveware is an absolutely beautiful range of trays to cheeseboards. The solid colour of this collection makes it perfect for pretty much any dŽcor theme.
Why not check out our wide range of Wall Art ? Perfect for adding a touch of character to any home.


An inventory of spider & its microhabitat utilization in 'Biodiversity conservation management project' by Kamakhya debuter in Guwahati metro, Assam, India. Study laid emphasis on the diversity of spiders and their potential as bio-indicators in the urban ecosystem. The present study investigated the species composition and diversity of spider species in the study area.
Random samplings were carried out to search the spiders in different areas of the Nilachal hill protected by Kamakhya Debuter as 'Biodiversity conservation management project', Guwahati metro. The samplings were carried from January to April, 2014. The sampling method includes visual searching for the spiders as far distinct vision is possible. Photographs are taken of each species from different angles as much as possible. Active search and ground search were done under leaf litter, fallen or dry wood.
During the study, 58 numbers of species were found in different microhabitat. Among them 32 species are identified belonging to 14 families and the others yet to be identified. 33 species were found in leaf litter, 12 species in the corners of the houses, 9 species between small plants or tree branches at human height, 3 species under rocks and 1 species in the river bank.
Study concentrated mainly in the pre-monsoon season revealed a high number of spider species in the study area. A medium sized hillock like the Nilachal Hill consisting of such a wide variety of spider species reiterates the conservation importance of the study area. The study also recommends research institutions to take up spider research as it is a very neglected animal group.


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HomeFood & DrinksTwo Nashville Restaurants Make Bon Appétit's Top 50 Nominees List
Two Nashville Restaurants Make Bon Appétit's Top 50 Nominees List
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Food & DrinksNews
Bon Appétit just announced their Top 50 Nominees for America's Best New Restaurants. Two Nashville spots made the nominee list!
It's been less than a week since the Condé Nast magazine revealed this year's nominees and we are thrilled that two Nashville restaurants made the list. The list isn't numbered and they're still just nominees but Cafe Roze and Folk are both on it. Eateries in Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, San Antonio, Austin and more also made the list. The full list of the 50 nominees is here.
Summer Wedge!! 💦 Baby Iceberg.. Heirloom Tomatoes & Smoky Herb Dressing ☀☀☀
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Cafe Roze is an all-day cafe in East Nashville. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. They have specialty cocktails, tasty main dishes and shareable appetizers like avocado hummus, corn fritters and baby octopus.
Folk, on the other hand, is a "seasonally inspired" restaurant that considers itself "a place for everyone." Their food menu includes seafood, meat, unique pizzas and more. Their dessert menu is enough to make you drool and they also have specialty cocktails.
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A post shared by Folk (@goodasfolk) on Jul 9, 2018 at 3:56pm PDT
These two are contenders of this year's Hot 10 but will either make it? We'll find out on Aug. 14 if either of these Music City restaurants earns a spot in the Hot 10. Stay tuned!
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Looking for a quiet area to purchase something for your own? This just could be what you're looking for with this really nice 2 bedroom condo. This unit will surprise you once in the door with all the living space you have here. Nice size living room with some built in shelves with a modest dining area at the far end. Galley style kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space with a new range and overhead microwave. Down the hall you have your full bath with a built in cabinet for your linen. 2 nice sized bedrooms off the hall and plenty of closet space everywhere you look. Freshly painted with new flooring too. You also have in the basement laundry hook ups and extra storage space all your own. Looks all most new and this sub has a lot to offer. No grass to mow here or snow to remove in the winter here. Also the HOA fee covers water, sewer and trash and exterior insurance. And don't forget the in ground pool and club house what a plus.


Since the light was too poor to get any decent full length shots, I decided to focus on the details of this outfit. I made this necklace from a YouTube tutorial a couple of years ago and I love it. It took aaaages and it didn't go 100% to plan, but I think it's so interesting and a real focus piece. I'm definitely planning on making another when I have the time, with different coloured beads and stones.
Painting my nails is like a proper treat after a hard day, or if I'm trying to reward myself with things that I can't eat. I particularly love it when a nail varnish is easy to apply and stays put for more than 5 minutes. I am a categorically clumsy and scrappy person, and will inevitably chip nail varnish that isn't one of those magic gel manicures. Some varnishes last far longer than others, and this Nails Inc freebie from Glamour magazine ticks all the boxes. It's a subtle, neutral taupe colour, with a really glossy finish. One day I will be dainty enough to have perfectly manicured hands at all times. That day may not come in this lifetime, however, so making it to lunch with shiny nail varnish is a pretty big deal for me.
These boots were a spur of the moment purchase from Principles in the sales many, many years ago and I'm so glad I spotted them. They were on a rack visible from the street, with a whopping discount of something like 75%. When I discovered they were my size I couldn't very well leave without buying them! I love the Victorian style heel and lacing, and the tan colour goes with a surprising number of things. They're also low enough to be able to walk a fair amount, but smart enough to be a little bit dressier than a flat boot. One of the zip pulls is broken and replaced with a keyring, but other than that I think they've got a good few years wear left in them!


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NNPC'll construct 21 federal roads with N621bn in three years – Fashola
Stephen Angbulu
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has taken over the reconstruction of 21 federal roads across the country.
The Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, approved this on Wednesday.
At the end of the council meeting, the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola told State House correspondents that the selected 21 roads cover 1804.6km.
The minister said the move was a strategic intervention under the Federal Government Road Infrastructure and Refreshment Tax Credit Scheme.
He explained that it fell under Executive Order 7 which allowed the private sector to deploy in advance the taxes they would pay for infrastructure development.
Fashola added that nine of the selected projects were in the North-Central, three in the North-East, two in the North-West, two in the South-East, three in the South-South, and two in the South-West.
According to him, he presented three memoranda to the council which were all approved.
He also revealed that two of the memoranda were on road contracts; the first memorandum was on a section of the Calabar-Ikom-Ogoja Road especially the section to the Apet Central which he said had a problem with steel-reinforced drain that was discovered there.
NNPC to deduct N127bn from FAAC, plans $5bn AfrieximBank loan
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Fashola said, "Those drains were put there about 42 years ago and 86 of them have failed and we need to replace them now with concrete rain drains to allow water pass through; otherwise, the retention of water will badly impact the road.
"As a result of that, we have to revise the scope of works from rehabilitation to construction to remove all the old steel drains that are corroded and replace them with concrete drains.
"It is over 75km road and that will require an augmentation contract by an additional sum of N12bn. So that memo was approved."
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Cecilia Fernández Bugna (Buenos Aires, 16 de agosto de 1979) es una licenciada en Economía de la Universidad de Buenos Aires que se desempeña como directora del Banco de la Nación Argentina.

Biografía
Fue designada por primera vez como directora del Banco Nación en 2012 por la entonces presidenta Cristina Fernández de Kirchner y ejerció el cargo hasta diciembre de 2015. En diciembre de 2019 fue convocada para ser nuevamente directora bajo la Presidencia de Eduardo Hecker.

Licenciada en Economía de la Universidad de Buenos Aires y Magíster en Economía y Desarrollo Industrial con especialización en PYMES de la Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento con estudios de Posgrado en la Comisión Económica para América Latina (CEPAL), actualmente es Presidenta y miembro del consejo académico del Centro de Economía y Finanzas para el Desarrollo de la Argentina (CEFID AR), entre otros cargos mencionados.

Inclusión financiera con enfoque de género
Desde su gestión en el Banco de la Nación Argentina, Fernández Bugna impulsó la creación de una gerencia de Género, Diversidad y Derechos Humanos, única entre los bancos de la Argentina, desde la cual promueve varias políticas para diferentes segmentos de la población, a partir de un enfoque de género e interseccional que reconoce la heterogeneidad entre quienes son clientes actuales o potenciales del banco. "Tenemos que revisar y repensar requisitos de acceso, procedimientos y diversos aspectos del sistema financiero que constituyen -incluso de manera no intencionada- factores de exclusión como el trato o el lenguaje: algo tan elemental como reemplazar los términos financieros excesivamente técnicos por palabras de fácil comprensión. La inclusión financiera  debe responder a un imperativo ético y de derechos humanos, porque representa una de las vías para reducir las brechas sociales, territoriales y de género, disminuir la pobreza, y promover un crecimiento económico inclusivo y sostenible, sin discriminación."

Referencias

(4) https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inclusi%C3%B3n_financiera
(5) "Un enfoque de género y diversidad para garantizar la inclusión financiera", consultado el 12 de septiembre de 2022. Revista Forbes Argentina Agosto 2022. https://www.zinio.com/ar/article/forbes-argentina/agosto-2022--n110-i562598/un-enfoque-de-genero-y-diversidad-para-garantizar-la-inclusion-financiera-a8977

Banco de la Nación Argentina
Inclusión financiera con enfoque de género


What are some unique snacks you make around the campfire late at night? Besides smores, any good snacks you make for guests?
We have a few I'll share.
1) Pickles wrapped in Bacon - Kosher pickles work best. Less salty pickles are ideal due to the saltiness of the bacon too. Simply wrap in bacon and cook over fire in a wire basket. We also put seasoning on the pickles such as cajon for extra kick.
2) Pizza Rolls - Using a wire basket place the Tortito's pizza rolls in a row to fill the basket and cook slowly over a fire. We take them right from the freezer and cook over the fire. Also works with mini tacos and taquitos.
3) Onion rings - Right out of the freezer and slow cook in wire basket over the fire.
Late at night, what is your go-to campfire snack?
Was gonna say...."any adult beverage".
Small stuffed Cornish Game hen on a stick over the fire. My idea of a "Snack"
With or with out ice?
We tend to lean towards drinking our snacks White Russians, Bloody Mary's, Margaritas, Cheladas and good old beer With chips and salsa.
I use a cast iron skillet. Sliced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, and a streusel topping. Put a lid on it and let it cook over the fire until bubbly. A sweet treat.
For the grands (and us big kids) , I get a sugar cone..smear the inside with peanut butter. Add a few chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Wrap in foil and put over the rack on the fire pit until warm.